Sec. 3. Report on United States strategy regarding Taiwan's international recognition
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of State or a designee of the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken by the United States to reaffirm and strengthen Taiwan's international alliances around the world. Each report required by subsection
(a)shall include the following elements: A description of the actions taken by the Secretary of State, or designees of the Secretary, effective May 20, 2016, to consult with governments around the world, including the governments that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, with the purpose of inducing those governments to maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan or otherwise strengthen unofficial relations with Taiwan. An enumeration of specific countries of concern, if any, and a description of the actions taken, or actions anticipated, by those governments, commencing May 20, 2016, to alter the formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan or to otherwise downgrade official or unofficial relations. A plan of action to engage with the governments of the countries identified in paragraphs
(1)and
(2)and increase cooperation with respect to Taiwan. Each report required by subsection
(a)shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.